Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potato
An air fryer baked potato is comforting with perfectly crispy skin and soft, fluffy insides! My recipe is so easy and faster than baking potatoes in the oven.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Rinse and scrub the potatoes, then thoroughly dry them with a paper towel.
- Rub the skin with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt (and pepper, if using).
- Air fry the potatoes at 400 degrees F for 40-50 minutes, using tongs to flip them once halfway through the cooking time. They are done cooking when pierced easily with a fork.
Video
Notes
- Pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel to help the oil stick better to the potato.
- Space out the potatoes in the air fryer basket.
- Rotate the potatoes halfway through cooking to crisp them up evenly on all sides.
- Test the potatoes by piercing them with a fork. When the fork glides smoothly, I know the potatoes are ready.
- Smaller potatoes cook faster, so adjust the cooking time based on their size.
- Store any leftover baked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers by cooking them in a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees F for 5 to 6 minutes until they're warmed all the way through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 385mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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